Description:

Overview:
The Corporate Counsel provides contracting legal support and strategic risk management counsel to the Renewables segment of A Multinational Infrastructure Engineering and Construction Company, a $14B Fortune 500 contractor. The Renewables segment specializes in the construction of clean energy and industrial infrastructure projects across the United States.

Responsibilities:

Review and negotiate subcontracts/purchase orders, including incorporation of prime contract terms and conditions for large renewable (wind and solar) project developers and industrial clients.
Review construction bid documents and advise business development and estimating teams on material terms and conditions impacting bid submissions.
Work closely with business development, preconstruction, procurement and project teams to ensure construction contracts align with Company's contracting philosophy and risk tolerance profiles.
Advise project teams on material contract terms and conditions in project planning and kick- off meetings including providing contract page turn reviews.
Develop content and conduct training for diverse audiences on matters of construction law or of contract interpretation.
Facilitate management of disputes, claims, and other project-level risks with the goal of resolving such matters at the lowest levels possible.
Undertake other special projects/initiatives as assigned or required.

Qualifications:

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school in the United States.
3-5 years' experience drafting and negotiating construction contracts; experience in the renewables sector is preferred.
Willingness to travel to Company's office locations and project sites (up to 25%).
All candidates must have legal authorization to permanently live and work in the United States without visa or employer sponsorship.
Requires membership in the State Bar as an attorney qualified to practice law in one or more states in which we operate, or the ability to obtain membership as an in-house counsel in such states.
Prefer candidates located in Indianapolis, Fargo or Phoenix areas where we have offices.
Remote work will be considered.